vii, 224 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : 23 cm

The author offers convincing proof that King Arthur existed by tracing the legend of King Arthur to its roots in the 12th century chronicles of Geoffrey of Monmouth

"An Owl book."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-213) and index

Part I: Legend and its roots -- Kingmaker -- Unextinguished light -- Arthur's context -- Part II: Arthur -- Old Welsh trail -- New discoveries -- Wellsprings of romance -- Part III: Unfolding myth -- Saints, bards, heroes -- Majesty -- Modern quest -- Appendix -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

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